KEY POINT SPAIN

Question 1

RIBERA DEL

DUERO

Answer 1

Protective ring of mountains - no maritime influence

High altitude - Meseta Central

Question 2

RUEDA

Why is white grapes suitable and which one

Answer 2

Verdejo, Sauvignon Blanc

It has a cool continental climate with cool night

Question 3

RIAS BAIXAS

Climate, Risk, Solution

Answer 3

Moderate, damp (on the Atlantic Coast)
Rot and Mildew
Pergola for air circulation

Question 4

LA MANCHA

Style and why

Answer 4

Inexpensive and well made red and white (Airén, Cencibel)

Significant investment in technology, and expertise

Question 5

RIOJA

3 human influence on wine

Answer 5

Carbonic maceration: vibrant red fruit, low smooth tannin,
vigorous Cap management: heavily extracted wines from extended maceration
oak: American (vanilla), French (Subtle spice)

Question 6

NAVARRA
where located,
How are grapes handled and which grape

Answer 6

Foothills of the Pyrenees
Protectively handled - preserve refreshing and fruitiness
Picked early when acid is high and sugar is low